Great Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Breakfast is a healthy part of kick starting your day off in the right direction. Living busy lifestyles makes it easy to skip what is called the most important meal of the day. Studies suggest that a healthy breakfast is important in helping children and adults lose and maintain weight. For those on a healthy weight loss plan, according to Web MD, breakfast plays a vital role in making dieting and exercise more effective.
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Breakfast Pizza
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Many kids like to eat pizza and consider it a favorite food. A whole-wheat breakfast pizza combines both healthy ingredients and pizza, something you and your children can agree on. Ingredients needed are a 10-ounce whole-wheat blueberry muffin mix, vanilla yogurt, sliced bananas, cherries or any sliced berries. Make the muffin mix according to the directions on the box and let rest for 10 minutes. Spoon the batter onto the middle of a greased baking sheet in a 10-inch circle. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. When cool, spread three small cartons of vanilla yogurt on the crust. For children who enjoy cooking, they can help spread the yogurt on and help with the placement of the fruit. Add sliced fruit and top with blueberries if desired. Cut pizza into 12 slices.
Apple Walnut Pancakes
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Hot pancakes are especially delicious on a cold morning. Apples, walnuts, and wheat germ can turn any pancake recipe into a healthier one. Wheat germ provides a rich source of nutrients, walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, and apples are high in antioxidants. For these pancakes, you will need one batch of complete pancake mix, ¼ cup of finely chopped walnuts, ¼ cup of wheat germ, cooking oil, and half of a grated apple. Mix the pancake batter up according to the package directions. Add the walnuts, wheat germ and apples and stir well. Warm a griddle or skillet to medium and grease with cooking oil. Ladle or pour the pancake batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles have formed, and then popped. Flip and cook until brown.
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Mini Frittatas
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Mini frittatas are easy to make and allow everyone to have theirs just the way they like them. Ingredients you need to make six frittatas include four large eggs, ¼ cup of half-and-half, a half teaspoon of salt, and any number of mix-ins like diced ham, turkey, bacon, sausage, cheese or diced vegetables. Heat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a six-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Whisk the eggs, salt and half-and-half. Pour evenly into the muffin tins. Children enjoy making up their own frittata and can easily add toppings themselves. Bake the frittatas for 20 to 25 minutes and loosen with a knife if needed.
Waffles
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Waffles are a good way to incorporate healthy foods and perhaps get your children to try something new. Frozen waffles now come in both low fat and whole grain varieties and can save you preparation time. Provide toppings in bowls like peanut butter, blueberries, dark chocolate chips, sliced bananas or strawberries, chopped nuts and whipping cream. Choose any number of syrups including maple, low calorie or sugar free maple, chocolate, strawberry or honey to top the waffles. Then let your kids top their own waffle.
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